Will Federer reach 300 weeks as No. 1

[JeMar]

I find the fact that we're having this conversation to be absolutely amazing considering where Fed was after getting throttled by Nadal and Djokovic at the pre-Wimbledon slams this year.

[raphMODE]

Originally Posted by sbengte

I would have said no but it was nothing short of a miracle that the man regained no.1 with prime Nadal and Djoker around. Won't be surprised if he manages to hold the no.1 ranking for another 4 months.

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Yeah! Federer surprised most of us by regaining the #1 spot so early (many said he would, but only after the US Open).
So it's pretty hard to guess if he "will" or "won't" break other records, as the Maestro is full of surprises !!!!!
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[jamauss]

Originally Posted by MasturB

6 years year end #1 is impressive, but look at what Federer's already wiped off the record books

286
14
7 Wimby (Tied)

Not to mention, Fed holds many other records that Sampras isn't even in the top 5 or top 10 for.

[smoledman]

Originally Posted by jamauss

Not to mention, Fed holds many other records that Sampras isn't even in the top 5 or top 10 for.

But to me it's not even about those numbers, it's about how he plays tennis. It takes my breath away, i'm enraptured watching him glide around the court smacking winners, dropshots that defy imagination, half volleys no one else dares attempt and clutch serving.

[King Roger]

Anything is possible for Roger Federer. The guy is a legend.

[Dgpsx7]

Originally Posted by paulorenzo

This is perfect! I didn't realize it was a typo for a second and I thought of Roper from Threes Company then I see this. This really made me crack up.

[Bartelby]

The battle is to win Olympic Gold and especially the US Open as they are tied one all in slams at the moment.

If Federer loses both but reaches 300 by having a good final quarter he will consider that a consolation prize.

The main prizes are clear.

[cork_screw]

Damn I hope so.

[Larrysümmers]

all hail the mighty goat!

[-RF-]

To do it, he has to keep his #1 ranking till late October. (13 weeks from now).

Summer Olympics- All Federer has to do is go one round better than Djokovic. Very doable.

Rogers Cup- Federer has a R16 to defend, Djokovic a win. This plays into Federers hands.

Cinci- Federer a QF to defend, Djokovic a final. Again, looking good for Federer.

US Open- The big one. Federer has a SF to defend, Djokovic a win. We shall see what happens....

China- Fed not playing in this one. Djoko is. Not good at all.

Shanghai- Both didn't play last year.

Basel- Federer has a win to defend, Djokovic a SF.. should be interesting.

Overall Fed has to "do less" than Nole to get the 300 weeks, as he has much less to defend, but time will tell I suppose..

[merlinpinpin]

Originally Posted by -RF-

To do it, he has to keep his #1 ranking till late October. (13 weeks from now).

Summer Olympics- All Federer has to do is go one round better than Djokovic. Very doable.

Rogers Cup- Federer has a R16 to defend, Djokovic a win. This plays into Federers hands.

Cinci- Federer a QF to defend, Djokovic a final. Again, looking good for Federer.

US Open- The big one. Federer has a SF to defend, Djokovic a win. We shall see what happens....

China- Fed not playing in this one. Djoko is. Not good at all.

Shanghai- Both didn't play last year.

Basel- Federer has a win to defend, Djokovic a SF.. should be interesting.

Overall Fed has to "do less" than Nole to get the 300 weeks, as he has much less to defend, but time will tell I suppose..

Yeah, but at this stage, I'm pretty sure he isn't playing to get to 300. Ranking-wise, he's obviously looking at the year-end #1 right now (which automatically means more weeks than 300, btw, but will be harder to achieve--I do believe the odds favour him atm, though)

[sbengte]

Yes, apparently. Congrats, old man.

[-RF-]

312 (6 years) weeks the next target!

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Larrysümmers

all hail the mighty goat!

the sheep has sailed

[roysid]

Well Fed has reached 300 weeks. But that one match against wawrinka he had to win